About Galactia elliottii Nutt.
Nomenclature and Classification
Galactia elliottii Nutt., commonly known as Elliott's milkpea or white milkpea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Geographic Distribution
It is native to the southeastern United States, specifically found in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Habitat
Its natural habitats include sandy scrub, pine flatwoods, and dry pine woods.
Leaf Structure
It is a dicot that produces compound leaves made up of 7 to 9 rounded leaflets. Newly opened leaves are light yellow in color.
Growth Habit
It is a vining plant that grows either climbing over other plants or sprawled across the ground.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers and buds are white, and they grow on dark stems.
Seed Pod Characteristics
The seed pods are lightly fuzzy and flattened, and dry to a dark brown color.
Seed Characteristics
The seeds are small, round, and tan, marked with darker brown stripes.
Flowering Period
Flowering occurs from March to September.
